Hold your non-dominant hand flat with the palm facing sideways and fingers pointing forward. Form a 'V' handshape with your dominant hand. Tap the fingertips of the 'V' against the palm of your non-dominant hand, then twist your dominant wrist and tap the palm again.
To sign this, you would point to or sign the specific word, sign 'MEANING', and furrow your eyebrows to indicate a WH-question.
Sign 'I', then sign 'UNDERSTAND' while shaking your head 'no', and finish by signing 'MEANING'.
Point to the object or concept, sign 'DEEP' by pushing your dominant index finger down into your non-dominant palm, and then sign 'MEANING'.
To sign this, you would point to or sign the specific word, sign 'MEANING', and furrow your eyebrows to indicate a WH-question.
Sign 'I', then sign 'UNDERSTAND' while shaking your head 'no', and finish by signing 'MEANING'.
Point to the object or concept, sign 'DEEP' by pushing your dominant index finger down into your non-dominant palm, and then sign 'MEANING'.
Yes! In ASL, the sign for 'meaning' is also commonly used to express 'purpose,' 'intent,' or 'intention.' The context of your sentence will make it clear which English concept you are translating.
Most signers twist their wrist so the orientation of the 'V' fingers changes slightly, usually rotating outward or upward. The exact direction isn't strictly rigid, but the important part is that a clear rotation happens between the two taps.
No, your non-dominant hand should remain stationary. Think of it as a solid surface or a piece of paper. All the tapping and twisting action should be done entirely by your dominant hand.
